Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-21-2004

Abstract

The determination of cysteine and homocysteine levels is of great current interest for the monitoring of desease states. A new colorimetric method for the simultaneous detection of L-cysteine and L-homocysteine has been developed. A fluorescein derivative reacts with the above amino acids, producing their respective thiazolidines resulting in color changes. Interference from other amino acids and proteins is minimal. Copyright © 2004 American Chemical Society.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of the American Chemical Society

First Page

438

Last Page

439

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